Fuel Filler Pipe: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Subaru Outback. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Open the fuel filler flap lid.
Set the fuel saucer (A) with rubber packing (C), and insert the fuel filler pipe into hole from the inner side of apron.
Align the holes in fuel filler pipe neck and set the cup (B), and tighten the screws.
NOTE: If the edges of rubber packing are folded toward inside, straighten it with a flat tip screwdriver.

Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Saucer With Rubber Packing
Securely insert the fuel filler hose (A) and Evaporation hose (B) to the specified position, then tighten the clamp.
Tightening torque: (A)2.5 N.m (0.3 kgf-m, 1.8 ft-lb)

Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Filler Hose And Evaporation Hose

Fig 3: Identifying Evaporation Hose

Fig 4: Identifying Evaporation Hose Length
Tighten the bolts which hold fuel filler pipe bracket on the body.
Tightening torque: 7.5 N.m (0.76 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)

Fig 5: Locating Fuel Filler Pipe Bracket Bolts
Install the rear sub frame. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Rear Sub Frame. >
Install the mud guard. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Mud Guard. >
Install the rear wheel RH.

Fig 6: Holding Rear Right Side Wheel
Lower the vehicle.
Connect the battery ground cable to the battery.

Fig 7: Connecting Ground Cable To Battery